1st Gen FZ1 impressions in comparison to GS

[Affschnozel]

Got me a mint '02 FZS1000 with 52k kms

Find the differences 


I'm a compact rider  167cm and about 63kgs and this thing is tall and heavy, seat height 820mm wet weight 231 kgs,
30 mm higher and 40 kgs heavier than GS, taking in account wider seat I'm just about touching the ground with both my feet or can place one firm leg down. On the go weight disappears and this thing maneuvers just as well as GS (it's got wider bars)
but it can't ( or I can't ) zigzag in heavy traffic as briskly. You seat higher so the visibility is much better.
Suspension fully adjustable both ends but is plush for everyday riding thus comfy.
Engine seems and sounds electric and smooth (stock pipe), acceleration is instant and I only use 1/8 of throttle in lower revs,
unlike WOT on GS from stop light to stop light ,which is less fun in the city where GS thrives. Out of town this thing is a rocket and I haven't yet got within minimum of it's capability.
It is more stable in straights and in corners with fattier tires ,wheelbase 60mms longer but steering angle same as GS.
Gearbox is clunkier than GS's smooth box and scary at first but got used to it quick.
Some say that FZ's engine has a lot of mechanical noise but coming from GS it's quiet.
I'm yet getting to know the bike and riding GS faster in some areas cause it feels so light and flickable
but cannot keep them both sadly, so GS is for sale after more than 10 years of proud ownership, a great little bike!
And I'm not saying goodbye 

[mister]

Also post this in the "Compare to a GS" Thread http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=52805.0

Michael

[Affschnozel]

Thanks will do!

[VerdonD952]

I have been looking for one of these my self.  Hard to find and when i do, out of my price range